Creating an exceptional entry event is essential in stimulating your students' curiosity and beginning the inquiry process. But what constitutes an exceptional entry event?
A tantalizing title draws attention to the project. But what is a good tantalizing title?
The driving question keeps inquiry going. But what is a good driving question?
Finding field experts gives authenticity to the project. But who is a good field expert for your project?
Using a variety of student-created products provides evidence of student learning. But what products do you use?
Here are some ideas to get you started.
Grade
Topic (Start with the End in Mind)
Exceptional Entry Event
Tantalizing Title
Dynamic Driving Question
Experts
Products
Elementary
China: Understanding the Economic, Political and Social Impact of the Silk Road on the People of its Time.
How can we increase our appreciation of personal freedom by studying the Bill of Rights?
Experts on Women's Suffrage from the National Archives,
Handbills (fliers), podcasts, (public service announcement, radio commercial, interview), dramatic reenactment
MIddle School
US Government: Understanding How Laws Protect the People
Sentence Strips: Students are given the names, age, occupation and date of death of 12 victims. They then brainstorm about what the names have in common. A "T" chart is used. Based on their observations, they begin to explore the tragedy.
Fire! How Tragedy Sparked the Great Revolt for Workers' Rights
How can we build a society that protects its weakest members?
PBL - Exceptional Entry Events, Tantalizing Titles and Dynamic Driving Questions
Creating an exceptional entry event is essential in stimulating your students' curiosity and beginning the inquiry process. But what constitutes an exceptional entry event?
A tantalizing title draws attention to the project. But what is a good tantalizing title?
The driving question keeps inquiry going. But what is a good driving question?
Finding field experts gives authenticity to the project. But who is a good field expert for your project?
Using a variety of student-created products provides evidence of student learning. But what products do you use?
Here are some ideas to get you started.
Grade
Topic (Start with the End in Mind)
Exceptional Entry Event
Tantalizing Title
Dynamic Driving Question
Experts
Products
Cornell ILC's site
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/trianglefire